Sentence examples for i desisted from inspiring English sources

Then, absurdly, I started chasing him, until the Tom and Jerry nature of the situation hit me and I desisted.

Therefore I desist from writing.

How can I desist from such an interesting hobby?

Clearly pained by having to hold back, he explains that he wanted to ask about the "malevolent droid dwarf or whoever these figures are … but I desist".

I want to ask her who does the laundry, but I desist; it's a legitimate work-life balance question for a woman in science, but I feel like a meddlesome in-law.

But I also desisted because by then the laborious home chemistry of freebasing cocaine – my favoured snuffle – had given way to the prêt-a-porter of crack, and this was quite as speedily an effective drug delivery system.

Robins said there were some other "tough challenges" in the game and added: "I could moan all day long but it sounds like sour grapes so I will desist".

It's pretty tempting to dissect what makes Jamie T such an original, relatable and resoundingly appealing artist, but I'll desist for now – just in case he keeps his word.

I have ceased and desisted from my trolling now.

Since this one's fairly harmless and I've redacted anything personal (not that I don't love getting his threatening cease and desist letters), I thought I'd share it as a pretty typical exchange".

I am?" Tyson asked in disbelief when Ayer urged him to desist: "I'm the heavyweight champion of the world".